The Nike Air Foamposite One “Deep Royal” is back in rotation, and it’s looking just as futuristic and fire as it did when it first turned heads in ’97. With Penny Hardaway’s legacy stitched into its DNA, this colorway has never been just another retro—it’s a certified streetwear icon. Now, nearly 30 years later, “Deep Royal” proves it still commands respect.
The 2025 return features everything sneakerheads love about the OG: that bold, sculpted Foamposite shell in electric blue, icy translucent outsoles, and low-key black accents for contrast. It’s sleek. It’s armored. And it still feels like something out of a sci-fi sneaker lab.
Penny may have laced these up on the court, but the streets made them legendary. The Foamposite One has long transcended basketball—becoming a staple at barbershops, music video sets, and sneaker boutiques alike. Its futuristic silhouette, combined with the rugged durability of the upper, made it one of the most beloved (and bulletproof) Nike releases of the late ’90s and 2000s.
This 2025 “Deep Royal” retro keeps the original spirit intact, with minor modern updates in finish and construction. The small embroidered Swoosh near the toe, black nubuck eyestays, mesh tongue, and the iconic 1 Cent logo on the heel and tongue tabs keep the design rooted in nostalgia while still feeling fresh.
Nike didn’t flood the market either—Foamposite drops are still rare, which only adds to the hype. Whether you’re rocking them with throwback jeans or keeping them on ice in the box, these are more than sneakers—they’re a statement.
Set to release Fall 2025 for $240, the Foamposite One “Deep Royal” is ready to reclaim its throne in the sneaker game. For those who know, it never left.
